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No. 576,214, Patented Feb. 2, 1897.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN A. MEi-iLING, OE CLEVELAND, OHIO, AssIcNOa, EY MEsNE AssiGN: MENTS, To THE MEI-ILING MANUFAOTURING COMPANY.

COMBINED COIN OR CHECK COLLECTING BOX AND REGISTER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 576,214, dated February 2, 1897. Application filed February 27, 1894. Serial No. 501,655. (No model.)

To all whom, t may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN A. MEHLING, of Cleveland, in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Combined Coin or Check Collecting Box and Register; and I do hereby declare the following to be afull, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to improvements in a combined coin or check collecting box and register, the primary object being to construct a coin or check collecting box and register from which it is practicallyimpossible to remove a coin or check except by the use of a key, as hereinafter more fully described.

IVith this object in view and to the end of making the construction as simple and durable as possible my invention consists in certain features of construction and in combinations of parts hereinafter described, and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings is shown a preferable construction of vfare-collecting box and register embodying my invention.

Figures l and 2 are elevations of opposite sides of the machine, respectively, portions being in section and broken away to show the internal mechanism. Fig. 3 is a top plan, partly in section. Fig. i is a leftliand side elevation relative to Fig. 2, partly in section. Fig. 5 is a right-hand side elevation relative to Fig. 2, partly in section. Fig. (i is a vertical section of portions of the machine, with portions broken away to more clearly show the construction. Fig. 7 is a partial view of the under side of said box, illustrating particular features of the lock for the sliding side thereof.

Lilie letters and numbers of reference denote like parts in the drawings and specification.

My improved coin or check collecting contrivance comprises a box or case l5, which contains the coin or check receptacle 16, a controllable conduit for conveying the coin or check to receptacle 1G, a register 18, a bell 19, and mechanism establishing open relation between or of said receptacle and said conduit and causing an actuation of said register and an alarm from said bell. The receptacle 16 is formed in the lower part of the case or box l5 and has provided in the upper terminal a slot or opening 20, which is in close proximity to the movable chute 2l of said conduit, the latter being enlarged at or near said chute or trap, as shown at 22, Figs. 5 and 6, to accommodate the application of window 23, adjacent the opening 23 in the casing l5. The lnouth of the conduit is in open relation with the slot 24, and the coin or check, upon entering through said slot, immediately arrives at the window, which permits of inspection of said coin or check. An essential feature is embodied in and with the circuit of said conduit-namely, that of being proof against the entering of any instrument with the intent of undue manipulations. The circuit of the conduit is zigzagged for this purpose, as indicated at 25 and 2G. The sharp turns of the narrow side of the conduit practically exclude any attempt of entering instruments to follow said circuit. At or near the beginning, turn, and end of this zigzag circuit rows of suspended interlockable dogs or blocks 27 are employed. (See Figs. 5 and 6.) Said dogs or blocks are placed and pivoted as at 2S. In their normal position-namely, that as showna free passage is attained for the coin or check. The moment, however, the casing is tilted or turned down side up a change is caused of the center of gravity of said dogs and some or all of thembecome interlocked, which state of aifairs prevents the Withdrawal of the coin or check when the latter has once passed beyond the series of interlocking dogs or blocks. The zigzag course of the narrow sides 25 and 26 of said conduit effects arolling of the coin upon its edge in the downward course to the slanting chute thereof. Thus only under similar conditions (and not otherwise) would it be possible for the coin to return through the passage above referred to; but inasmuch as the coin could not roll back unless the box were turned down side up, in which instance the obstructions are not avoidable nor controllable, it is thus impossible for the coin to make its return, nor can possession be ICO as shown at 37.

gained thereof after it once has reached the terminal ot' said chute except in the manner g and by the use o l' means hereinafter dcscribed.

The register 1S is arranged within the easing A and comprises any number of registering-wheels according to its recording magnitude. Shown in Fig. l is an exterior view of a register which has contained four registering-wheels. I would here remark that the box or case A has an opening, as at u, (see Fig. 3,) to accommodate Athe location el' gear G :t'or operation oll said registering-wheels. The lid or cover I ot the box above each registering-wheel is provided with a dial O and a pointer or index-linger P to indicate upon the dial the number registered by the respective registering-wheel, the pointers being in operative connection with said registeringwheels. A locking mechanism for said register is indicated by the lever XV, which is pivetcd at l T. A, I3, and vW72 are integral parts of said locking mechanism. A full deseription of said register is had in separate application for Letters Patent.

As above stated, the register is contained in the casing A (see Figs. -i and 5) and motion is imparted thereto by means of the gear G, which is operatively mounted upon the shaft 29, the latter being suitably supported substantially in the manner as shown. A trundle-wheel is likewise mounted upon said shaft and into the trundles 31 whereof engages the pawl 32, which at S3 is pivotally connected with lug of slide 35, the latter being supported `upon frame and guided (See Figs. 3 and G.) The operating-key 3S and its stem 39 is supported by and within integral parts ol said frame. The block il), which is perforated and countersunk to receive the stem and hub oi' said key, is adapted to move within the Vframe upon the bottom part el. The front side 4 2 and bridge ad are perforated, as at et, and afford the bearings `for said operating-key.

By means ot' the bolt 45 connection is had with the slide and the block 40, and the slot LG aiiords the necessary clearance lor said bolt in the reciprocation ot' the block and slide, the latter parts being eonjointly operated by t-he said key and the coil-spring t7, which is placed as seen in Fig. G. ly pressing upon the key the pawl 32 in its 'forward movement is brought in contact with the trnndles Si. The free or front end of the pawl is adapted for en gagement with said trundles in such manner as to el'l'eet with each depression ot` the key a turning ol the wheel to the extent of one trundle. In its forward movement the arm i9 of the slide 535 atlords resistance for said pawl, whereas upon the return toits normal position said pawl becomes relieved owing to the pivotal connection with the support thereoi", ot' which the spring 4S admits otl depression, so that the key 38 can be pushed outwardly by means of the spring 47, above referred to.

It is so intended that the key 8S must be depressed upon collection eil' each and every coin in order to sound the bell, and the eeustruction and arrangement ot' the pawl are such as to effect a successive movement ol' the trundles of the wheel. Furthermore, the gear G,having a like number of teeth as the wheel has trundles, it is thus that every coin is registered distinctly upon or directly after its collection.

The spring-actuated pawl 5t) is provided for preventing the rotation ci the trundlewheel and the parts operatively connected therewith in the opposite direct-ion away from the operating-key, assuring thereby a positive forward movement of the wheel. The support 5l and spring may be constructed and arranged in any suitable manner in order that the pawl 5l may perform its function as above sta-ted. Each actuation ot the key causes the units-registering wheel to turn the distance ot one tooth, thereby indicating the number of coins or checks collected.

The arm 53 ol' the bell-sounding hammer 5iis pivetally suspended, as at- 55, (see Figs. 2 and 3,) to the stationary plate 5G, and near its pivot is provided with a lug 57, projecting toward the key-operated parts. Arranged in operative relation to said lug 57 is a bar 5S, (see Figs. 4E and (3,) and projecting ears 5.() ol the link GO serve as guides for said bar, the links being fulcrumed to a depending arm 62 of the frame 3G.

A coil-spring G3 is employed to retain the bar 5S in operative relation to and with the lug 57. Said spring is placed upon said bar between the pin or projection (it thereof and the lower one of the ears 5f), above referred to. A suitable distance below the pivot the arm 53 is also provided with a spring 65, the resilient action ol which causing the hammer of said arm to sound the bell. At G0 the connection oi' said spring and plate 5U is indicated. By means ol' the strap (37 connection is had with the link (50 and the slidable block it). 'lhus upon pressing the key inwardly the link GO is swung rear 'ard sutilciently so as to cause contact of and admit ol sudden relief 'from the lug 57 by the bar The bell -sounding-hammer bar is thereby actuated for the purpose of signaling the registration and deposit of a coin, or cheek.

As seen in Fig. (i, the bar 58 is beveled to enable its depression upon the return ot' the link (SO, the latter following the syn-ing-propelled block 40 to its normal position. The arm 58 being depressible, it can slide in under and past the lu g 57 to aceonnnodate the swinging et the lug (5() preparatm'y to the next succeeding manipulation of the key.

Attached to the shaft (58 is the chute 2l. ol the coin or check conveying conduit. The said shaft is vibratively 'mounted in the sidcsol said conduit. In its normal position 'the chute 2l is held tightly against the window 23, thereby cutting oft communication with the receptacle 16, the part G9 of said chute covering the IlO opening or slot 2O of said receptacle, as seen in Fig. 6. The spring 70, which is placed upon the rod 7l of the bar 72, is depressibly connected with the chute 2l by means of the lug 7 3 of the part 69. It is by these or equivalent means that the coin is controlled in its passage to the receptacle 1G. The lever 74, being secured to the shaft 68 in operative relation for and with the link 75, of which the upper end is pivotally connected with the slidable block i0, enables a simultaneous tilting of the trap or chute 2l away from. said window 23 whenever the key is operated or pressed inwardly for registration of the coin previously collected.

One side of case or box is composed of a slide 15. (See Figs. el., 5, and 12.) Said slide is adapted for the purpose of gaining access to the coin or check receptacle 1G and to the mechanism contained in said box. Vhen in closed position, said slide is locked by means of the key-operated lock 76, which is secured to the lower end of box l5, as shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 7. It is preferred to use a seal over the keyhole of said lock and by means of a cover protect said seal against accidental destruction or mutilation.

Shown in Fig. 7 is a part of the keyhole 77. The seal 7S is partially broken away, and the cover 79, which is pivoted at 80, is turned to one side. The dotted lines surrounding the seal indicate the cover when in its normal position.

Vhat I claim, and desire to secure by lietters Patent, is-- l. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with the Iinal-deposit receptacle, of a conduit provided with a series of independent automatically-interlockin g dogs or blocks, substantially as described.

2. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with a final-deposit receptacle of a zigzag conduit, provided with a series of independent automatically-interlocking dogs, substantially as set forth.

3. In a coin or check collecting box having the receiving-opening in or near its upper end and the final-deposit receptacle formed in the lower part thereof, a zigzag conduit extending from said opening to said receptacle and containing a series of automatically-interlocking dogs or blocks and a movable chute adjacent to a window and the slotted part of said receptacle, in combination with suitable mechanism for operation of said chute, substantially in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.

ai. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with the final-deposit receptacle, of a conduit provided with a series of independent automatically-interlocking dogs or blocks and a movable chute adjacent to a window and the slotted part of said receptacle, the said chute being operated substantially in the manner as and for'the purpose set forth.

5. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with the final-deposit receptacle, of a conduit extending in close proximity to the part containing the receiving-opening and terminating in a movable chute or trap controlling the access to said receptacle, a bell and a register, a key projecting through one side of said box, and suitable mechanism mechanically connected with said chute, bell, register and key, whereby the chute, the bell, and the register can be simultaneously operated from without the box, substantially as and in the manner specified.

G. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with the iinal-deposit receptacle, of a conduit terminating in a movable chute or trap controlling the access to said receptacle, a bell, suitable mechanism in operative connection with said chute and bell, and a key passing through the box-casing, whereby said mechanism can be set in motion and the bell and chute simultaneously operated from without the box, substantially as set forth.

7. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with the final-deposit receptacle, of a conduit comprising a movable chute or trap which controls the access to said receptacle, a register, a key passing through the wall of said box, and intermediate mechanism mechanically connecting the movements of the key with the register and chute or trap, whereby the register can be operated simultaneously with the movement of the trap from without the box, substantially as described.

S. In a coin or check collecting box, a zigzag conduit containing opposite rows of pivotal independent dogs or blocks and extending in open relation with or to an inspection-chainber, in combination with a trap controlling communication of said chamber and the fin aldeposit receptacle and suitable mechanism for actuating said. trap, substantially in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.

9. In a coin or check collectingbox, the combination with the final-deposit receptacle, of a zigzag conduit containing opposite rows of pivotal independent dogs or blocks and terminating in an inspection-chamber, a trap controlling access to said receptacle and suitable mechanism to operate said trap, substantially in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.

lO. In a coin or check collecting box having the receiving-opening in or near its upper end and the final-deposit receptacle formed in the lower part thereof, a zigzag conduit' leading from said opening to an inspection-chamber and containing opposite rows of pivotal independent dogs or blocks in combination with a trap interposed between said chamber and said receptacle, and suitable mechanism to actuate said trap, substantially in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.

1l. In a coin or check collecting box, the combination with the final-deposit receptacle,

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of a zigzag conduit containing a series of auy tomatically-interlocking dogs or blocks and terminating; iu n chmnberhavng a transpzm ent 'face and Comprising' a trap which Controls the opening to said nahdepost receptacle, and suitable mechanism for operating said tmp, substantially .f1-s and for the pulpoSe set forth.

In testimony Wheleof I sign this specifica- 't011,'n the presence of mvo witnesses, ifhis 11th day of February, 1894.

JOHN A. MEIILING.

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